Chinese language mega-firm LeTV has introduced the fourth smartphone in its lineup, that includes specs that may be anticipated on a flagship device for a tiny $ 173. The device does, nevertheless, include LeTV’s media shops pre-put in.(Photograph : LeTv)

Chinese language firm LeTV has introduced the fourth smartphone in its lineup, the Le 1s, which appears to be a spin-off of the Le 1 that was introduced earlier this yr. The new phone provides us a greater take a look at how the corporate is constructing its smartphone vary, and lots of hope that someday, the corporate will lastly launch a device internationally.

One of the essential issues to note concerning the device is its price, which sits at 1100 yuan, equating to round $ 173. That is a reasonably low cost smartphone, and the price places LeTV in competitors with the likes of Huawei and Xiaomi, two of the preferred Chinese language smartphone producers.

LeTV does not appear to be skimping out on specs, both. The device features a metallic physique and a 5.5-inch display with a 1080p decision with virtually no bezels on both aspect. These two issues alone give the device a really stylish and high quality look, regardless of the low price.

Aside from that, the phone features a MediaTek Helio x10 Turbo processor coupled with 3 GB of RAM. It makes use of a USB-C connector that permits quick charging, 32 GB of onboard storage and even dual-4G SIM help. Subsequent up is the camera, which sits at 13 MP and presents a 0.09-second autofocus velocity. A fingerprint scanner could be discovered on the again of the device.

All these specs are what would usually be discovered on a flagship device, which begs the query: the place is LeTV making its cash? Nicely, whereas Android is put in on the device, it is considerably disguised by the LeTV EUI 5.5 pores and skin. This provides entry to media and content material shops owned by the corporate, which is probably going the place it hopes to make most of its cash.

The device might be bought in China beginning on Nov. 3. Sadly, there is no phrase on a world launch at this level.